8:00 PM.
Guangdong Martial Arts Hall.
The Martial Arts Hall was especially lively tonight. After the afternoon's meeting, the massive venue had been swiftly converted into a grand ballroom. Outside, numerous vehicles were parked, as many prominent figures from Guangdong Prefecture had been invited to attend.
Inside the Martial Arts Hall, rows of long tables were draped in pristine white tablecloths. Exquisitely arranged pastry trays and fruit platters sat on the tables, creating a distinctly Western-style atmosphere. Waitstaff moved through the hall, attending to the guests' every need.
"That portly old man over there, is that the Yuehai shipping magnate An Lirong? He's a real big shot. The An Family has been in Guangdong for a century, right? They're incredibly well-connected."
